Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar The Pharmacy Technician FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICES Chapter 23 The Gastrointestinal System

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Figure 23.1 The digestive system.

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Main Organs of the Digestive System Mouth Esophagus Pharynx Stomach Small intestine Large intestine

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Accessory Organs of the Digestive System Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Physiology of the Digestive System A series of hollow organs connected in a long tube Extends from the mouth to the anus Lined with protective mucosa that prevents acid from causing sores or ulcers

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Physiology of the Digestive System (cont.) In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucosa also contains tiny glands that produce the liquid digestive juices that help digest food Other organs, such as the liver and pancreas, also produce products that aid in digestion

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Three Categories of Nutrients Macronutrients—nutrients that the body requires in larger quantities –Carbohydrates –Proteins –Fats (lipids) Micronutrients—nutrients that the body requires in small quantities –Vitamins –Minerals

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Three Categories of Nutrients (cont.) Water—an indispensable component of the body

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Carbohydrates Break down into monosaccharides during digestion Provide immediate energy Most readily available sources of food energy AMDR for carbohydrates—45 to 65 percent of daily caloric intake

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Proteins Break down into amino acids during digestion The body uses amino acids to make and repair: –Body cells –Tissues –Muscle AMDR for protein—10 to 35 percent of daily caloric intake

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Fats (Lipids) Break down into fatty acids and glycerol The body uses fats or lipids to: –Provide lubrication –Store fat as an energy reserve –Store fat as insulation to provide warmth –Provide a cushion that act as a shock absorber to protect vital organs –Help metabolize carbohydrates and proteins more efficiently –Carry fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Fats (Lipids) (cont.) AMDR for fats—20 to 35 percent of daily caloric intake Not more than 10 percent of calorie intake should be saturated fat

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Amino Acids The body can produce 11 types of amino acids, referred to as nonessential There are 9 types of amino acids that the body requires, but cannot produce –These are referred to as essential amino acids Essential amino acids have to be derived from food intake

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Table 23.9 Essential and Nonessential Amino Acids

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin A (Retinol) Helps with eyesight and epithelial cells and tissues (skin cells) Deficiencies in vitamin A may cause: –Night blindness –Xerosis (dryness) of the conjunctiva and cornea –Xerophthalmia and keratomalacia –Keratinization of lung, GI tract, and urinary tract –Increased susceptibility to infections

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin A (Retinol) (cont.) DRI is 900 µg/day for males and 700 µg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin D Helps with the absorption of calcium from the intestine to make stronger bones and teeth Deficiency causes metabolic bone softening: –Called rickets in children –Called osteomalacia in adults

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin D (cont.) DRI is 5 µg/day (ages 19–50) for both males and females DRI is 10 µg/day (ages 51–70) for both males and females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin E A strong antioxidant for lipids Deficiency is generally caused by malabsorption rather than lack of ingestion

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin E (cont.) Vitamin E deficiency may cause: –Disorders of the reproductive system –Abnormalities of muscle, liver, and bone marrow –Hemolysis of RBCs –Defective embryo genesis –Brain dysfunction –A disorder of capillary permeability DRI is 15 mg/day for both males and females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin K Necessary for blood coagulation Controls formation of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X in the liver Also needed for calcium uptake in bones Can be used as an antidote for coumadin overdoses Deficiency is rare DRI is 120 µg/day for males and 90 µg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B1 (thiamine) Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism Deficiency causes the disease beriberi –Affects the peripheral neurologic, cerebral, cardiovascular, and GI systems DRI is 1.2 mg/day for males and 1.1 mg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Necessary for the health of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract Aids absorption of iron and vitamin B6

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (cont.) Deficiency leads to: –Oral, eye, skin, and genital lesions –Dizziness –Hair loss –Insomnia –Light sensitivity –Poor digestion –Retarded growth –Slow mental responses –Burning feet

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (cont.) DRI is 1.3 mg/day for males and 1.1 mg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B3 (niacin) Important in oxidation-reduction reactions Vital in protein metabolism Deficiency leads to the disease pellagra: –Affects skin, mucous membranes, GI, and brain/CNS systems –Causes photosensitive rash, scarlet stomatitis, glossitis, diarrhea, and mental aberrations

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B3 (niacin) (cont.) Deficiency found in diets high in corn DRI is 16 mg/day for males and 14 mg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) Important for secretion of hormones such as cortisone Important for maintenance of healthy skin, muscles, and nerves B5 deficiency extremely rare

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) (cont.) Symptoms of B5 deficiency include: –Insomnia –Depression –Nausea –Headache –Muscle spasm DRI is 5 mg/day for both males and females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) Needed for: –Red blood cell formation –Antibody production –Cell respiration –Cell growth –Conversion of tryptophan to niacin –Helps convert stored carbohydrate to glucose to maintain normal blood sugar levels –Synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (cont.) Deficiency can cause: –Anemia similar to iron-deficiency anemia –Decreased antibody production –Suppressed immune response –Symptoms such as dermatitis, a sore tongue, depression, confusion, and convulsions

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (cont.) DRI is: –1.3 mg/day for males and females aged 19 to 50 –1.7 mg/day males and 1.5 mg/day for females over the age of 51

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B9 (folic acid) Important for: –Energy production –Formation of red blood cells –Strengthening immune system –Promoting healthy cell division and replication –Protein metabolism –Preventing depression and anxiety

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B9 (folic acid) (cont.) Deficiency can be serious and may result in: –Anemia –Apathy –Digestive disturbances –Fatigue –Growth impairment –Insomnia

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B9 (folic acid) (cont.) Deficiency can be serious and may result in: –Labored breathing –Memory problems –Paranoia –Weakness DRI is 400 µg/day for both males and females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Needed for healthy nerve cells, to make DNA, and for the formation of RBCs Deficiency leads to irreversible nerve damage Signs and symptoms include:

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) (cont.) Signs and symptoms include: –fatigue –weakness –nausea –constipation –flatulence –loss of appetite –weight loss

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) (cont.) Signs and symptoms include: –difficulty in maintaining balance –depression –confusion –poor memory –soreness of the mouth or tongue DRI is 2.4 µg/day for both males and females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Antioxidant Essential for collagen formation Maintains integrity of connective tissue, bone, and teeth Important for wound healing and recovery from burns Helps the absorption of iron

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (cont.) Severe deficiency results in scurvy: –Characterized by general weakness, bleeding gums, anemia, and skin bleeding The DRI is 90 mg/day for males and 75 mg/day for females

Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices Mike Johnston, Karen Davis, and Jeff Gricar Water 60% of an adult’s body weight is water Forms a major portion of every tissue Provides the medium in which most of the body’s activities are conducted Facilitates many of the metabolic reactions that occur in the body Helps transport vital materials to the cells Vehicle in which glycogen is transported into muscle cells